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Zoloft

Indication

major depressive disorder, OCD, anxiety

Action

inhibits uptake of serotonin allowing for higher quantities available within synaptic cleft

Therapeutic Class

Antidepressant

Pharmacologic Class

SSRI

Nursing Considerations

• do not use with MAOIs • can cause neurolyptic malignant syndrome, suicidal thoughts, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth, tremors, serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction • monitor mood changes in patient • takes 1-4 weeks for therapy to be effective.